There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenaitrain
2h 26mRs 17,956–123,668Drive 260.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenaicar 260.8 km
4h 6mRs 11,779–17,014Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Valaichchenai260.8 km
4h 6mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 16mRs 16,994–119,847
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai is to fly and train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Valaichchenai is 239 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai.
There are 111+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Valaichchenai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valaichchenai. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), take the taxi to Batticaloa, then take the train to Valaichchenai. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Valaichchenai on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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